Sauteed Pear & Spinach Salad Recipe

Name: Sauteed Pear & Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped pecans; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 bosc pears; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon minced shallot; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup apple juice; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 6 ounces Baby Spinach; 1/2 cup gorgonzola

Servings: persons

1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 bosc pears
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup apple juice
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 ounces Baby Spinach
1/2 cup gorgonzola

1
Peel, core and cut pears into 1/2 inch slices. Toast pecans in a skillet over medium heat for around 3 minutes, set aside. Add 2 tsps of oil to the skillet and increase the heat to medium high. Add your sliced pears and sprinkle with brown sugar. Do not stir, let the brown sugar some what crystalize on the ingredients. Cook the pears about 5 minutes or until lightly browned on the bottom. Stir to melt the brown sugar and transfer to a plate.
2
Add remaining 1 tsp of oil to pan and add shallot, salt and pepper. Stir for about 3 seconds and add pple juice, cider vinegar, and mustard. Whisk for 3-4 minutes or until slightly reduced. Add pears.
3
Place cleaned spinach in a serving bowl - top with pears and dressing. Toss all together and divide salad on plates. Arrange the gorgonzola and pecans on top and serve immediately.

112

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup chopped pecans, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 bosc pears, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Sauteed Pear & Spinach Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Sauteed Pear & Spinach Salad

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions